US Bridges

S 10th Street over Western Canal

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N of Baseline RD · Structure no. 08499

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,603
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 10th Street over Western Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S 10th Street over Western Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,603 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS 10th Street
CrossesWestern Canal
Location0.1 MI N of Baseline RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3797, -112.0583
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2017)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 10th Street over Western Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 10th Street over Western Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does S 10th Street over Western Canal carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 10th Street over Western Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S 10th Street over Western Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.